A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 382130 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 382163 epoch_slot_no: 14963 block_no: 382111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-21 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f61b1a9d1f3cae945482a79eedf2e02aa8f06546a3dee9f7b52068d700808d8Block Operator
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